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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1903
Page
5
Mrs. R. B. Molineux traveled to Sioux Falls to seek a divorce but avoided interviews and refused to discuss grounds. A curt note she sent stating she came to obtain a divorce may be used as Exhibit A, potentially undermining her residence claim and the divorce case.
Reverend Robert Leslie of Oregon married Miss Mina Druse at the home of Captain and Mrs. W. P. Phillips in Hot Springs South Dakota. The ceremony was held at 9 am with ministers Thomas M. Coffey and J. M. Shanafelt assisting. A wedding breakfast followed, and the couple departed for Grant's Pass Oregon where Leslie leads a church.
Horace B. Silliman of Cohoes New York gives funds to Huron College covering remaining current expenses for the year and enabling a debt free start. The Presbyterian Board of Aid adds 1500 dollars to its regular 2000 dollar gift, aiding current operations amid a surge from dormitory and school upgrades.
The Butte county fair will be held September 9, 10, 11, and 12, four days instead of three. The Northwestern Stock Growers' association will meet during the fair. Organizers expect the event to be the most complete exposition of the county's products and resources yet staged, with local citizens pledging generous support.
Forestburg elevator owner Wallie Sharp sold his operation to Canton Elevator company and is described as a wealthy working man who has amassed about $60,000 in twelve years through foresight and industry. He began in Sanborn county, expanded to Roswell Howard and Artesian, later becoming a depot agent. Lieutenant Jemil Laurson from Howard, West Point graduate, to join the Eleventh Cavalry in the Philippines after visiting family.
Prof Wiley of the agricultural department will lead a fall experiment on tobacco's health effects. Eighteen volunteers will test cigarettes cigars snuff pipes and chewing tobacco through staged usage phases to compare harms on heart lungs and digestion.
In Bisley England the Walde grave contest concluded yesterday with Major Osley taking top honors and 99 points. G E Cook finished third with 97 points using a Krag Jorgensen rifle, while rivals used match rifles. Cook achieved the highest possible score at 800 yards, underscoring the Krag Jorgensen’s claimed superiority.
Bloomington Illinois July 15 a tremendous sensation was created by the arrest of Maude Jardine a 17 year old girl daughter of Andrew Jardine reputed father of the murdered baby The girl is charged with the crime and other warrants are in preparation which will prove equally sensational The crime was the brutal murder of her sister Mabel two year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Andrew Jardine on last Thursday night
Manila July 13 The Philippine commission will resume public debate on the opium bill July 16. The commission today cabled Washington a detailed review of Philippine conditions and strongly urged regulation of the opium traffic.
Sioux City stock yards show light and butcher hogs $5.05 to $5.15, cows and heifers $2.50 to $4.50, steers $4.00 to $6.00, yearlings and calves $2.50 to $3.85. Chicago prices: hogs $4.90 to $6.40, cattle $3.00 to $5.50, sheep $2.50 to $4.00. South Omaha and Kansas City listings extend ranges for steers, cows, stockers, calves, and lambs with similar spreads.
Grain and provisions price quotes from Chicago and Minneapolis show steady flour, No 3 spring wheat at 75 to 78 cents, No 2 red at 84 84 1/4 cents, No 2 yellow corn at 50 1/4 cents, and oats at 37 1/4 to 28 1/2 cents. Timothy seed 3.40, rye 50 cents, barley 40 to 49 cents, and fats and dairy items listed with mixed ranges.
Bonesteel South Dakota July 14 Jubilant reports say Major McLaughlin Indian inspector will go to the Rosebud agency to begin negotiations for cession of Rosebud Sioux lands in Gregory county. Locals foresee rapid settlement as a vast tract will be opened, promising a boom for Bonesteel.
Belle Fourche South Dakota reports wool shipments totaling at least one million pounds for the season with twenty cars sent out and warehouses full. Cattle are in excellent condition though rain and green grass affect fat solidity. calls for a sheep inspector reach Washington while inspectors from James N. Davis and Edward McCumpsey coordinate with Missouri River association to cover inspection points. Grasshopper threats alarm stockmen as hoppers scour Montana and spread toward the region.
Post Office Inspector Frank Plan nert and Deputy U S Marshal John R. Petrie chase cow punchers accused of destroying government mail boxes across western South Dakota. Evidence points to a deliberate act of vandalism as a penitentiary offense. suspects may face prison terms in the Sioux Falls penitentiary.
A 60 year old Civil War veteran in Marshal county has developed genuine leprosy. Doctors withhold his name, noting spots spreading over limbs and flesh with loss of feeling. A physician photographed him and a report will be sent to the National Medical Society.
Aberdeen South Dakota reports 2.5 inches of rain since Thursday with the storm spreading across the northern state and into southern North Dakota, totaling about 4 inches since July 1. Wheat near Aberdeen had suffered from dry weather but the recent rains have reversed conditions. The Black Hills District union Western Federation of Miners plans a Labor day picnic in Lead on August 10, open to the public with no outside professionals allowed, and reiterates opposition to contract labor in mines.
Prof W W Campbell of Lick Observatory reports a comet discovered by Borelli near Marseilles three weeks ago. It brightens rapidly and should be visible to the naked eye as a hazy patch with a short tail. It moves southwestward about five degrees daily and will nearest the sun on August 27 at about 31 million miles.
Britain's heir apparent visits the United States squadron at Portsmouth. He breakfasts with Rear Admiral Cotton aboard the flagship and tours the Kearsarge observing its turrets and guns. He asks about German empires comparing heights, and future royal salutes mark his departure for London.
George J. Gould with Wabash and Missouri Pacific officials outlines plans to fuse the Wabash lines into a single system spanning from Ogden Utah to El Paso along the Mexican border through Kansas City St Louis and Pittsburg to Baltimore. He says Baltimore will be the Atlantic seaport for coal grain and packing house products, not New York.
In Oyster Bay on July 15, President and Mrs. Roosevelt welcomed a large luncheon party at Sagamore Hill. Guests included Archbishop Farley, John D. Crimmins, Mr and Mrs Jacob A Riis, James R Sheffield, Frederick W Holls, Judge Brentano, and Civil Service Commissioner Cooley. Discussion covered Catholic questions in the Philippines and other church government matters, with social visits predominant for most attendees.
Freight handlers employed by the Chicago Terminal Transfer company at the Western avenue depot walked out today in protest at the discharge of twenty two workers who refused to handle freight from the Kellogg Switchboard and Signal company. Pickets prevented deliveries as business ground to a temporary halt. Teamsters supported the strikers in sympathy.
Fifty thousand building trades members in New York resume work under employer plans. Twenty thousand already back with total to reach 50,000 by Wednesday after unions voted to accept terms. Walking delegates abolished, disputes referred to joint arbitration board as operations restart.
A Denver tent Endeavor gathering with over 8000 attendees was blown over by a sudden squall at 4 pm. Injuries numbered around twenty, none life threatening. A. M. Ramsey of Chicago urged people to lift canvas and poles to prevent suffocation, while others organized a rescue and open-air prayer service followed.
Indianapolis officers with Cantrell, the reformatory inmate, opened two graves at Union Chapel cemetery and expected to find Carrie Selvage, missing since March 11, 1900. Cantrell alleges she was moved to a cabin, chloroformed, and buried after a grave robbing spree. Further graves to be opened as authorities probe the disappearance.
16 percent of arrests on Sabbath in Manhattan and Brooklyn for alleged liquor law violations. Authorities did not reveal exact causes of intensified activity. At major hotels, patrons were served sandwiches with the usual liquid refreshments for a price.
Washington reports widespread protests over the Kishineff massacre. Russia moves to investigate and punish those responsible with hundreds arrested and trials to begin in Tiraspol in September.
The United States rifle team captured the Palma trophy at Bisley England as the annual National Rifle Association international match opened. Americans led through 800 and 900 yard stages and finished with Hertam posting 1570 of 1800 to top Europe South Africa Australia and Canada. Great Britain placed second.
Rome July 13 Pope Leo XIII continued to improve and took part in Mass in the sick chamber with the dew chapel connected for the service. Dr Lapponi reported that if the trend lasts until July 2 a cure may not be complete but general health will ease anxiety.
In California between Barstow and Victorville a five day battle pits 150 Japanese against 150 Mexicans. Four dead and about fifty wounded report, with Santa Fe railroad forced to halt rail laying on the affected section. The clash began after a Japanese insult to a Mexican worker.
In Atlanta on July 14 the international convention of the Baptist Young People's Union opened with morning prayer meetings attended across churches. The audit orium hosted the flag salutation ceremony led by Rev. Walter Calley with banners from young delegates nationwide. A roll call from states territories and provinces followed, detailing regional progress. The afternoon focused on the junior branch and the theme Light of the Gen sect The Lig
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